UK garage royalty, bassweight pressure, and champagne vocals When people talk about the DNA of UK garage — the swing, the bass, the late-night shimmer — Zed Bias is one of the names that actually built it. Emerging from the North West and rising through the UKG explosion, he helped define the sound at its most forward-thinking: warm…
Modern soul with a heartbeat, built for forest evenings A UK soul singer, songwriter and producer with serious pedigree, Sam has spent the last few years becoming one of the most talked-about voices in contemporary British soul. His debut album Breathe (2021) introduced a sound that’s smooth, intimate and emotionally direct — and when “Traingazing” took off, it confirmed…
A full-body, feel-good stampede of rhythm If you’ve never danced to Afrobeat live, London Afrobeat Collective are the perfect introduction — and if you have, you already know what’s coming: sweat, smiles, and a groove so deep it feels like it rewires your spine. Formed in London and shaped by the city’s wildly diverse musical DNA, London Afrobeat…
A pilgrimage from the M25 to The Ashdown Forest When UK rave culture first ignited, Orbital were right at the heart of it — two brothers (Phil and Paul Hartnoll) turning late-night energy into something cinematic, emotional, and completely euphoric. Their name nods to the legendary M25 orbital parties that helped define the era, and their early releases became the…
These magnificent people are but a part of what allows us to have such a gorgeous site. Numerous volunteers, as well as collaboration between all the other departments, means Good Vibrations can vibrate at the frequency that we do. Thank you to all that make the magic happen! Charlotte von Szczepanski Creative Production Manager A…
The Circus is back in town! We are delighted Panda is returning for another year of helping us build some circus skills. Join us Saturday 3pm at the Hive.Open to all, big and small! Try your luck at juggling, diablo, plate spinning, staff spinning and balancing things on your head with Panda the multi-talented performer…
Friday afternoon The Hive will host some big group games for young and old contenders. Bring your game faces and join The Games!
This year at Good Vibrations Festival, the Hundred Acre Wood comes alive once more, and you’re warmly invited to step inside. A hundred years on, the forest is still whispering its secrets. Bears and tigers roam beside owls and piglets; hidden words wait in the trees; gifts sleep inside honey pots; ferns unfurl fractal visions;…
Travel down the high street and past the Root, trough our peace garden you will find the Wild Spa. With stunning views over the Ashdown Forest, the Spa will boast Hot-Tubs, a Sauna, Massage and a plunge pool.
